Quality Manager

Hohl Industrial Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead and oversee our Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions supporting shop and field operations. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with customer requirements industry standards and our Quality Management System (QMS) while driving continuous improvement throughout our operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in steel fabrication industrial construction welding quality systems and inspection processes with the ability to lead quality initiatives manage documentation and compliance programs and collaborate with internal teams customers and third-party inspectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities for fabrication and field operations.
• Manage and provide oversight to the Quality Inspection Team (CWIs).
• Oversee implementation maintenance and continuous improvement of the companys Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes standards and customer requirements including AISC AWS ASME ASTM and other applicable specifications.
• Develop and implement project-specific quality plans inspection plans and acceptance criteria.
• Provide technical direction and support to QC Inspectors including review of inspection results testing documentation and final release records.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party inspections non-destructive testing (NDT/NDE) and customer quality requirements.
• Manage internal audit programs including audit scheduling findings corrective actions and effectiveness reviews.
• Lead non-conformance and corrective action processes including root cause analysis corrective action implementation and trend reporting.
• Partner with management to review quality metrics identify improvement opportunities and support risk management initiatives.
• Maintain control of quality documentation records revisions and distribution in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure document control processes are maintained including revision tracking approvals record retention and accessibility of current documentation.
• Support supplier and subcontractor quality evaluations performance monitoring and compliance requirements.
• Oversee calibration and control of inspection and measuring equipment.
• Support employee training competency verification and quality awareness initiatives.
• Interface with customers auditors certifying agencies project teams and internal departments regarding quality requirements and performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering technical field or related discipline preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Significant experience in quality management QA/QC steel fabrication industrial construction or related manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of welding fabrication processes and construction quality requirements.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings specifications layouts and technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret and apply industry codes and standards including AISC AWS ASME and ASTM.
• Experience managing or supporting a Quality Management System (QMS) preferably within an AISC or ISO-based environment.
• Experience with internal auditing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification (active or previously certified under AWS QC1).
• Previous NDE/NDT Level II certifications (VT MT PT UT preferred).
• Experience with quality software systems and documentation platforms.
• Experience with VPT Tekla EPM FabSuite or similar systems.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels customers inspectors and regulatory personnel.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze data identify trends and implement solutions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.

Work Environment:

This position will work in both office and shop/field environments. The role may require occasional travel between company locations fabrication areas and project sites. Exposure to active fabrication and construction environments may include noise dust uneven surfaces and varying weather conditions. Proper safety practices and PPE requirements must be followed.

About Hohl Transportation & Rigging and Hohl Industrial Services Inc.

Hohl Industrial Services Inc. established in 1950 with headquarters in Tonawanda NY is a full-service specialized organization that provides for a diverse industrial clientele. Hohl offers a unique range of field shop technical equipment sales and services. With our professional staff of engineers project managers skilled tradespeople fabricators and machinists we can thoroughly study and develop a customized plan to meet all our clients needs. Combining this with our innovative strategies and techniques added with our experienced field personnel we administer these plans in a safe expedient and economical measure.

Hohl Industrial Services is a certified AISC fabricator and erector. Additionally we maintain CWB NYDOT ODOT AWS ASME and ISO certifications. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identify national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

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